THE 2004 Powergen Challenge Cup Final will be held at The Millennium Stadium, Cardiff, on Saturday 15 May, returning to Wales following the success of this year's event.
The showpiece game was held in Wales for the first time when Bradford Bulls met Leeds Rhinos a month ago, and was seen as a resounding success.

EELS fullback Brett Hodgson has been given permission to negotiate with rival clubs after his manager Darryl Mather approached the Eels with his client?s request. Hodgson?s manager has been in contact with the Wests Tigers who have $1 million to spend on recruitment this year and the Tigers are very interested in securing the services of Hodgson, a former Western Suburbs junior.

ROUND 12 began with the Raiders and the Sharks knocking each other senseless last Friday night. But despite scoring 3 tries to 2, the Sharks totally blew it and handed the match to Raiders. The win ended a 10 year hoodoo for Canberra at Toyota Park and have now grabbed back the number one spot on the ladder.

THE Sydney Roosters have beaten the Melbourne Storm 27-20 in a hard fought contest at Olympic Park this afternoon. The Storm led the Roosters 12-8 at the halftime break but tries to Craig Fitzgibbon and Craig Wing ensured the Roosters would not be denied.